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Philippine Showbiz Today September 8 - 21, 2017 Jan. 22-Feb.7, 2015 Ritz Azul: no boyfriend since birth The Promise of Forever lead actress Ritz Azul is not ashamed to admit that she hasn’t been in any romantic relationship since birth. Azul made this confession during the press conference of her upcoming series with leading men Paulo Avelino and Ejay Falcon. “Hindi naman mataas ang standards ko. Gusto ko lang ‘yung genuine, may respect, God-fearing, more on sa loob. Hindi ako masyado tumitingin sa physical,” Azul explained when asked what she is looking for in a guy. Azul also shared what she expects from a relationship considering that she has never had a boyfriend. “Para sa akin, it’s a responsibility. Kapag pinasok mo na ‘yun, kapag nandoon ka na sa phase na iyon, doon na halos iikot ang buhay mo. Para sa akin, iisa na kayo,” she said. “Hindi kasi ako familiar sa boyfriend and girlfriend relationship. Mas na-open ‘yung mind ko sa kung ano ‘yung tinuturo ng papa ko sa akin. Hayaan mo siyang manligaw kung gusto niya talaga. Tignan natin kung genuine siya sayo. Kasi kapag dumating yung tamang panahon, ‘yun na,” she added. Azul, however, clarified that she has had suitors. “May nanliligaw pero walang boyfriend-girlfriend. Sinasabi ko hindi pa ako ready. Pero nagiging friends naman. Siguro naniniwala ako sa forever kasi,” she said. Meanwhile, the actress admitted that having had no boyfriend since birth initially became a problem for her in portraying her role in “The Promise of Forever.” “Actually noong una, nag- adjust ako kasi intimidated ako sa kanila (Paulo and Ejay) parehas. Pero nag-adjust din sila sa akin dahil inalalayan nila ako. Alam nilang medyo hirap ako minsan sa pakilig kasi hindi pa ako nagkaka- boyfriend. Nagpatulong ako sa kanilang dalawa and in fairness, tinulungan nila ako,” she said. Since she is a new Kapamilya artist, Azul said she appreciates how Avelino and Falcon exerted efforts in making her feel at ease. Produced by the ABS-CBN entertainment unit Dreamscape, The Promise of Forever will start airing on September 11. ● - ABS-CBN Ritz Azul is flanked by her ‘The Promise Of Forever’ leading men Paulo Avelino and Ejay Falcon. Ronnie Alonte : I don’t have a love life Despite the persistent rumor, actor and Hashtag member Ronnie Alonte denies involvement with fellow Kapamilya contract artist Loisa Andalio. “I don’t have a love life, and I’m happy with that. Loisa and I are just friends—she is close to my sister. I’m not courting her. “I’m friends with everyone— with Sue (Ramirez) and Julia (Barretto)—because I’m paired with them in several projects. I’m already used to people support my family. I don’t want romantically linking me with my to give them (family members) love team partners. But really, unnecessary stress.” ● my priority is to work so I can - Marinel Cruz, Inq.   7 Despedida Party for Philippine Consul Anthony Achilles Mandap The UFCABC (United Filipino Canadian Associations in BC) will host a despedida party for Consul Mandap on September 23, 2017 at Fraserview M.B. Church, 11295 Mellis Drive, Richmond, BC V6X 1L8 For those who are interested to join us , please contact: Joel Castillo – 604-726-5274 Rey Fortaleza – 604-588-6397 Arcie Lim – 778-980-5685 Janice Lozano – 778-772-5847 Amado Mercado – 604-786-6801 Mary Anne Velayo – 604-726-4165